overly

Word parts

over + -ly

Adverb

Positive overly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If someone or something is overly sensitive, critical, large, etc., they are more so than appropriate.
   • Synonyms: too and excessively

   Parents can be overly protective of their children.

2. If someone or something is not overly concerned, bright, fond etc., they are not very much so.
   • Synonym: very

   I'm not overly fond of children.